File R-005DipFiled 11 October 2026
Smooth Hummus from Garbanzo Beans
Hummus is the Arabic word for the bean itself, so this dish sidesteps the naming dispute entirely. The bureau notes this with respect.
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- Prep10 min
- CookNone
- Total10 min
- Makes6 (about 1½ cups)
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
Method
- Process the tahini and lemon juice in a food processor for 1 minute, until pale and thick.
- Add the garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Process for 30 seconds.
- Add the beans and process for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides once or twice.
- With the motor running, add the ice water a tablespoon at a time until the hummus is smooth and light.
- Taste and adjust the salt and lemon. Serve with a pour of olive oil and a pinch of paprika.
Notes on File
- For a smoother result, simmer the canned beans with ½ teaspoon of baking soda for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse, before processing.
- Keeps for 5 days in the refrigerator.